Camargue: a walk in a beautiful national park

The Camargue: cycling and hiking in an unique area of Provence!

Located at the delta of the Rhone river, the Camargue is a low land area, where many ponds, swamps and a unique vegetation that can be seen only there. The areas and the sights of this now National park is everchanging: depending on the weather, sea levels and the irrigation, the plains can end up being submerged;

With its unique and endemic fauna and flora, that attracts millions of birds during their mating period, will amaze you: seeing hundreds of flamingos eating in the shallow swamps and flying together is truly amazing.

Between the famous manades of black bulls, the emblematic white horses and the incredible production on salt makes this destination a very unique and mesmerizing holiday destination, especially if you are a hike or bike enthusiast!

Between culture, with the likes of famous cities of cultural heritage such as Arles, the Grau du Roi, Les Saintes Marie de la Mer and Aigues-Mortes; culinary specialties, thanks to the incredible production of rice, salt and charcuterie (with bull meat); and ever-present customs, with the pilgrimages of the gypsies every May, la Camargue has a lot to offer.

Walking and cycling in between the small multicoloured swamps used to produce the famous Camargues salt is a one-of-a-kind experience. Depending on the season you will be going there, please make sure that you have a very strong mosquito repellent!

This area, a national park, is also wonderful you enjoy the likes of small picturesque villages and long natural sandy beaches!

Between sun, culture and great food, la Camargue is great place to enjoy cycling and hiking!